First Dates

First Dates (2016- )

To Be DeterminedReality showRomance

Cupid's arrow is set to hit Irish shores this month when the brand new series of First Dates Ireland airs on RTÉ2. The restaurant doors will swing open bringing singletons from all over the country together in the hope of finding love.

At the helm of the Irish First Dates restaurant is maître d' - Mateo Saina. Originally from Croatia, Mateo moved to Dublin in 2004 to take up a position at 'Browns on the Green'. Falling instantly in love with the city and its people, Mateo has lived here ever since. Joining Mateo is his team of merry matchmakers; barman Ethan Miles and waitress Alice Marr.

The singletons who will visit the restaurant range in age from 20 to 70 plus. The unobtrusive cameras allow the daters to forget they are being filmed and start bonding. or not!

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 12
Season 10Episode 1260 min

Episode 12

Ben hopes he'll elicit a laugh from GAA footballer Hannah from Kildare and Pat from Wicklow enjoys his very first blind date with French yoga teacher Catherine from Dublin.

mars 27, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the First Dates Ireland premiere?

The First Dates Ireland premiered on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

Who is the narrator of First Dates Ireland?

The narrator of First Dates Ireland is Deirdre O'Kane.

Where is the restaurant where First Dates Ireland is filmed located?

The restaurant where First Dates Ireland is filmed is located in Dublin.

How many daters are featured in each episode of First Dates Ireland?

Each episode of First Dates Ireland features six daters.

Are the daters on First Dates Ireland paid for appearing on the show?

No, the daters on First Dates Ireland are not paid for appearing on the show.

How many waiters and waitresses work at the First Dates Ireland restaurant?

There are six waiters and waitresses who work at the First Dates Ireland restaurant.

What is the name of the bartender on First Dates Ireland?

The name of the bartender on First Dates Ireland is Ethan Miles.

How many cameras are used to film each episode of First Dates Ireland?

Each episode of First Dates Ireland is filmed using 40 cameras.

What is the age range of the daters on First Dates Ireland?

The age range of the daters on First Dates Ireland is 18 to 75 years old.

What is the name of the maitre d' on First Dates Ireland?

The name of the maitre d' on First Dates Ireland is Mateo Saina.

Are the daters allowed to choose their own meals on First Dates Ireland?

Yes, the daters on First Dates Ireland are allowed to choose their own meals from the restaurant's menu.

How many series of First Dates Ireland have aired as of 2016?

As of 2016, only one series of First Dates Ireland has aired.

How many couples have been successful in finding love on First Dates Ireland as of 2016?

As of 2016, it is unknown how many couples have been successful in finding love on First Dates Ireland.

How long is each episode of First Dates Ireland?

Each episode of First Dates Ireland is 60 minutes long.

What is the name of the restaurant where First Dates Ireland is filmed?

The restaurant where First Dates Ireland is filmed is called "Gibson Hotel Restaurant".

Cast

Peter Campion

Peter Campion

voices himself
Mateo Saina

Mateo Saina

plays himself
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Characters

Narrator

Narrator

voiced by Peter Campion
Maître d'

Maître d'

played by Mateo Saina
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Also known as

  • First Dates Ireland

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